Flip television and vehicle

By using structures such as power-off electromagnets and electromagnetic power-off brakes in flip TVs, the problem of screen malfunction during power outages due to circuit failures has been solved, achieving a flip TV design with high safety and small footprint.

CN224928956UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03SHENZHEN HANGSHENG RAIL TRANSIT ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202522337004.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-04
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-11-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing flip TVs may automatically turn on when there is a power outage due to a circuit failure, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

The system employs a power-off electromagnet to attract magnetic components when power is off, keeping the display screen in a retracted state. Combined with an electromagnetic power-off brake and a planetary reducer, it ensures that the display screen will not malfunction when power is off.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety of flip TVs, prevents the display from malfunctioning when the circuit fails and power is cut off, takes up little space, and enhances safety and user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of turnover television and traffic tool, turnover television is used for being installed on the top surface in vehicle interior, the turnover television includes: display screen, including magnetic piece;Base, the base is provided with accommodating groove;Connecting piece, one end of the connecting piece is rotatably connected to the base, the other end of the connecting piece is fixedly connected to the display screen, the display screen has working condition and storage state, when the display screen is in the storage state, the display screen is located in the accommodating groove, when the display screen is in the working condition, the display screen leaves the accommodating groove;De-energized electromagnet, be set in the accommodating groove, the de-energized electromagnet can attract the magnetic piece when power failure, to make the display screen be in the storage state.The utility model's turnover television can have higher security.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of television technology, and in particular to a flip television and a means of transportation. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, flip-up televisions can be used in confined environments, such as train carriages or vehicle compartments. In these relatively narrow environments, flip-up televisions can be installed on the ceiling of the carriage, and the display screen can be flipped and folded to hide in the ceiling, thus not occupying aisle space or hindering personnel movement.

[0003] Furthermore, the carriage can power the flip-up television. In some cases, if a circuit failure occurs in the carriage, the display screen may automatically turn on, which could pose a certain safety hazard to personnel. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a flip-up television that offers high security.

[0005] This utility model also proposes a means of transportation.

[0006] A flip-up television according to a first aspect of the present invention is used for mounting on the ceiling inside a vehicle, characterized in that the flip-up television comprises: Display screen, including magnetic components; The base has a receiving groove; A connector, one end of which is rotatably connected to the base and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the display screen. The display screen has a working state and a storage state. When the display screen is in the storage state, it is located in the receiving slot. When the display screen is in the working state, it is removed from the receiving slot. A de-energized electromagnet is disposed in the receiving groove. The de-energized electromagnet can attract the magnetic component when the power is off, so that the display screen is in the stored state.

[0007] The flip-up television according to this utility model embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects: the display screen has a working state and a retracted state. When the display screen is in the working state, it can be opened from the receiving slot for convenient video viewing. When the display screen is in the retracted state, it is located in the receiving slot, which does not occupy space inside the vehicle. In the event of a circuit failure and power outage, the de-energized electromagnet, which retains its magnetism after power loss, can attract the magnetic components, thereby preventing the display screen from opening and keeping it in the retracted state. Specifically, the flip-up television offers high safety.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the flip television further includes a rotating shaft and a driving component. The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the connecting component, and the driving component is connected to the rotating shaft. The driving component is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the flip-screen television further includes an electromagnetic power-off brake connected to the rotating shaft, which is capable of braking the rotating shaft when power is off.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the flip-screen television further includes a planetary reducer, and the driving component is a motor, which is connected to the rotating shaft through the planetary reducer.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the flip-screen television further includes an angle sensor for detecting the angle of rotation of the rotating shaft.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the flip-screen television further includes a coupling, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the rotating shaft and the angle sensor.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in a flip-type television, the de-energized electromagnet is disposed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove, and the display screen includes a magnetic component and a body, wherein the magnetic component is disposed on the side of the body facing the bottom wall of the receiving groove.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in a flip-type television, the de-energized electromagnet is disposed on the side wall of the receiving groove, and the display screen includes a magnetic component and a body, wherein the magnetic component is disposed on the side of the body.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in a flip-type television, multiple de-energized electromagnets and magnetic components are provided, with each de-energized electromagnet corresponding to one magnetic component.

[0016] The vehicle according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention includes the flip-up television described in any one of the first aspect embodiments.

[0017] The vehicle according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the display screen has a working state and a retracted state. When the display screen is in the working state, it can be opened from the receiving slot for convenient video viewing. When the display screen is in the retracted state, it is located in the receiving slot, which does not occupy interior space. In the event of a circuit failure or power outage, the de-energized electromagnet, which retains its magnetism after power loss, can attract the magnetic component, thus preventing the display screen from opening and keeping it in the retracted state. Specifically, the flip-up television offers higher safety. Furthermore, the vehicle equipped with this flip-up television has higher safety.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a flip-up television according to the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a flip-up television according to the second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a flip-up television according to the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure label: Flip TV 10, display screen 100, magnetic component 110, main body 120, base 200, receiving slot 210, connector 300, power-off electromagnet 400, rotating shaft 500, driving component 600, electromagnetic power-off brake 700, planetary reducer 800, angle sensor 900, coupling 1000. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0026] In related technologies, the flip-up TV 10 can be used in some narrow environments, such as train carriages or vehicle compartments. In these relatively narrow environments, the flip-up TV 10 can be installed on the ceiling of the carriage, and the display screen 100 can be flipped and folded to hide in the ceiling of the carriage, so as not to occupy the space of the train passage and not to hinder the movement of people.

[0027] Furthermore, the carriage can supply power to the flip-up television 10. In some cases, if a circuit failure occurs in the carriage, the display screen 100 may automatically turn on, which could pose a certain safety hazard to personnel. Therefore, this application proposes a flip-up television 10.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 1In some embodiments, the flip-up television 10 is installed on the ceiling of a vehicle interior, specifically a train, such as a regular train, bullet train, or high-speed train, or a car or electric car. The flip-up television 10 includes a display screen 100, a base 200, a connector 300, and a de-energized electromagnet 400. The display screen 100 includes a magnetic component 110, which specifically refers to a substance with magnetic materials, such as the three metallic elements iron, cobalt, and nickel, as well as alloys (such as steel, cast iron, permalloy, etc.) and some oxides (such as magnetite). Alternatively, the magnetic component 110 can also be a permanent magnet, and when the magnetic component 110 is a permanent magnet, its polarity is opposite to the polarity exhibited by the de-energized electromagnet 400 when it is de-energized. The base 200 is provided with a receiving groove 210, and the base 200 can be installed on the ceiling of a vehicle interior, such as the ceiling of a train carriage or the interior surface of a car. One end of the connector 300 is rotatably connected to the base 200, and the other end is fixedly connected to the display screen 100. The connector 300 allows the display screen 100 to flip. The size of the display screen 100 can be 5.6 inches, 7 inches, 8 inches, 10.1 inches, 15 inches, 15.6 inches, 17 inches, or 19 inches. The display screen 100 has a working state and a retracted state. When the display screen 100 is in the retracted state, it is located in the receiving slot 210, as detailed in [reference needed]. Figure 3 When the display screen 100 is in working condition, the display screen 100 leaves the receiving slot 210. (See reference [link to relevant documentation] for details.) Figure 4 In other words, flipping the display screen 100 allows for convenient viewing of videos or easy storage. A de-energized electromagnet 400 is housed in the receiving slot 210. When power is off, the electromagnet 400 attracts the magnetic component 110, keeping the display screen 100 in a stored state. Specifically, the display screen 100 has an operating state and a stored state. When in the operating state, the display screen 100 can be opened from the receiving slot 210 for convenient video viewing. When in the stored state, the display screen 100 is located in the receiving slot 210, which does not occupy interior space. In the event of a circuit failure and power outage, the de-energized electromagnet 400, being magnetic after power loss, can attract the magnetic component 110, preventing the display screen 100 from opening and keeping it in a stored state. In essence, the flip-up television 10 offers a high level of safety.

[0029] To further explain, the working principle of the power-off electromagnet 400 is that it relies on a built-in permanent magnet to maintain attraction when power is off. When power is on, the electromagnetic field and the magnetic field of the permanent magnet have opposite polarities, thus canceling out the attraction. That is, when a circuit fault occurs and power is off, the power-off electromagnet 400 actually has magnetic force, which can attract the magnetic component 110, keeping the display screen 100 in the receiving slot 210. Without the power-off electromagnet 400, since the display screen 100 is located on the ceiling inside the vehicle, it may flip over under gravity and become operational, occupying space and potentially colliding with a person's head. In addition to the effects of gravity, the display screen 100 may also open due to the inertia of the vehicle, creating a safety hazard. Specifically, the cooperation between the power-off electromagnet 400 and the magnetic component 110 effectively improves the safety of the flip-up television 10.

[0030] Furthermore, the following describes how to switch the display screen 100 between its stored and working states. For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 In some embodiments, the flip-up TV 10 further includes a hinge 500 and a drive component 600. The hinge 500 is fixedly connected to the connector 300, and the drive component 600 is connected to the hinge 500, used to drive the hinge 500 to rotate. The drive component 600 can be a motor; after the motor is connected to the hinge 500, it can drive the hinge 500 to rotate. When the hinge 500 rotates, it can drive the connector 300 to rotate, which in turn drives the display screen 100 to rotate, thus switching the display screen 100 between a retracted state and a working state. Furthermore, the hinge 500 can be made of metal, such as stainless steel or iron. The structure where the hinge 500 rotates and ultimately drives the display screen 100 to flip is simple and has low economic cost. In some embodiments, to make the rotation of the hinge 500 smoother, a bearing housing can be mounted on the base 200, and a bearing can be installed on the hinge 500.

[0031] Furthermore, to enhance the safety of the flip-screen TV 10, an electromagnetic power-off brake 700 can be installed. That is, please refer to... Figure 2In some embodiments, the flip-up television 10 also includes an electromagnetic power-off brake 700. The electromagnetic power-off brake 700 is connected to the rotating shaft 500 and can brake the rotating shaft 500 when power is off. Specifically, the electromagnetic power-off brake 700 adopts the working principle of energized disengagement and de-energized braking. Electromagnetic force counteracts spring pressure to separate the friction disc (in the energized state), and after power is off, the spring resets to generate braking torque. Thus, when power is off, the electromagnetic power-off brake 700 can effectively prevent the rotating shaft 500 from rotating, thereby further preventing the display screen 100 from flipping. The electromagnetic power-off brake 700 can be mounted on the base 200 and then connected to the rotating shaft 500.

[0032] Further, please refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the flip-up television 10 also includes a planetary reducer 800, and the drive component 600 is configured as a motor, which is connected to the rotating shaft 500 via the planetary reducer 800. The planetary reducer 800 is a precision mechanical device based on the principle of planetary gear transmission, consisting of four main components: a sun gear, planet gears, an internal gear ring, and a planet carrier. Its working process involves the sun gear receiving high-speed power from a prime mover such as a motor and rotating it, which in turn drives the surrounding planet gears to revolve around the sun gear while rotating on their own axes. The power is then transmitted through the planet carrier, ultimately converting the input high-speed rotation into low-speed motion while significantly increasing the output torque. In other words, the core function of the planetary reducer 800 is to convert the high-speed rotation of a prime mover such as a motor into low-speed motion while significantly increasing the output torque. In other words, by using a motor in conjunction with the planetary gear reducer, the torque of the rotating shaft 500 can be amplified, and the rotational speed of the rotating shaft 500 can be reduced. Thus, the flip-up television 10 can achieve the flipping of the display screen 100 using a small motor. The small motor takes up little space, which reduces the overall size of the flip TV 10 and effectively prevents it from taking up too much space in the vehicle.

[0033] Further, please refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the flip-screen TV 10 also includes an angle sensor 900. The angle sensor 900 is used to detect the rotation angle of the pivot 500. Specifically, the angle sensor 900 has multiple functions. For example, the angle sensor 900 can feed back the detected angle signal to the control system, which adjusts the motor speed according to a preset target value, thereby enabling the motor to precisely control the flip-screen display 100 to flip. For instance, when the angle sensor 900 detects the rotation angle of the pivot 500, if the detected angle exceeds a safety threshold, the angle sensor 900 can send a signal to the control system, which then issues an alarm or emergency stop command, effectively preventing damage to the flip-screen TV 10.

[0034] Further, please refer to Figure 2In some embodiments, the flip-up television 10 further includes a coupling 1000, with its two ends connected to the rotating shaft 500 and the angle sensor 900, respectively. Specifically, after the two ends of the coupling 1000 are connected to the rotating shaft 500 and the angle sensor 900, the coupling 1000 can establish a reliable mechanical linkage between the rotating shaft 500 and the angle sensor 900, enabling the angle sensor 900 to accurately detect parameters such as the angle and rotation speed of the rotating shaft 500, while ensuring the stability and safety of the angle sensor 900's detection process.

[0035] Further, please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the de-energized electromagnet 400 is disposed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove 210. The display screen 100 includes a magnetic element 110 and a body 120, with the magnetic element 110 disposed on the side of the body 120 facing the bottom wall of the receiving groove 210. Specifically, the bottom wall of the receiving groove 210 refers to the wall surface opposite to the opening of the receiving groove 210. The de-energized electromagnet 400 is disposed behind the bottom wall of the receiving groove 210, and the bottom wall space of the receiving groove 210 is relatively large, which provides ample space for the de-energized electromagnet 400 to be placed.

[0036] Furthermore, the de-energized electromagnet 400 can have other installation positions besides those described above. Specifically, in some embodiments, the de-energized electromagnet 400 is installed on the side wall of the receiving groove 210. The display screen 100 includes a magnetic element 110 and a body 120, with the magnetic element 110 installed on the side of the body 120. The de-energized electromagnet 400 being installed on the side wall of the receiving groove 210, and the magnetic element 110 being installed on the side of the body 120, provides more space on the front of the body 120, allowing for a larger LCD screen size and a smaller bezel in the display screen 100. This further enhances the viewing experience of the flip TV 10.

[0037] Furthermore, in some embodiments, multiple de-energized electromagnets 400 and magnetic components 110 are provided, with each de-energized electromagnet 400 and one magnetic component 110 correspondingly arranged. Specifically, there may be two, three, four, five, etc., de-energized electromagnets 400, and there may also be two, three, four, five, etc., magnetic components 110. The arrangement of multiple de-energized electromagnets 400 and magnetic components 110 can further improve the safety of the flip-up television 10. When there are two de-energized electromagnets 400, the two de-energized electromagnets 400 are located at both ends of the receiving groove 210, and when there are three de-energized electromagnets 400, the three de-energized electromagnets 400 can be arranged in a triangular arrangement. When there are two magnetic components 110, the two magnetic components 110 are located at both ends of the body 120, and when there are three magnetic components 110, the three magnetic components 110 can be arranged in a triangular arrangement.

[0038] In some embodiments, the vehicle includes the flip-up television 10 of any of the above embodiments. Specifically, the display screen 100 has an operating state and a retracted state. When the display screen 100 is in the operating state, it can be opened from the receiving slot 210 for convenient video viewing. When the display screen 100 is in the retracted state, it is located in the receiving slot 210, which does not occupy interior space. In the event of a circuit failure and power outage, the de-energized electromagnet 400, after being de-energized, retains its magnetism and can attract the magnetic component 110, thereby preventing the display screen 100 from opening and keeping it in the retracted state. Specifically, the flip-up television 10 offers high safety. Furthermore, vehicles equipped with this flip-up television 10 have higher safety.

[0039] It should be added that the specific means of transportation can be cars, SUVs, buses, trucks, electric vehicles, high-speed trains, bullet trains, subways, light rail, maglev trains, cruise ships, ferries, container ships, tankers, passenger planes, cargo planes, helicopters, business jets, etc. All of the above-listed means of transportation can be equipped with a flip-up TV 10.

[0040] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. A flip-up television for installation on the ceiling inside a vehicle, characterized in that, The flip-screen television includes: Display screen, including magnetic components; The base has a receiving groove; A connector, one end of which is rotatably connected to the base and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the display screen. The display screen has a working state and a storage state. When the display screen is in the storage state, it is located in the receiving slot. When the display screen is in the working state, it is removed from the receiving slot. A de-energized electromagnet is disposed in the receiving groove. The de-energized electromagnet can attract the magnetic component when the power is off, so that the display screen is in the stored state.

2. The flip-top television according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flip TV also includes a rotating shaft and a driving component. The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the connecting component, and the driving component is connected to the rotating shaft. The driving component is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate.

3. The flip-top television according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flip-up television also includes an electromagnetic power failure brake, which is connected to the rotating shaft and can brake the rotating shaft when power is lost.

4. The flip-top television according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flip-up television also includes a planetary reducer, and the driving component is a motor, which is connected to the rotating shaft through the planetary reducer.

5. The flip-top television according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flip-up TV also includes an angle sensor for detecting the angle of rotation of the pivot.

6. The flip-top television according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flip-up television also includes a coupling, with its two ends connected to the rotating shaft and the angle sensor, respectively.

7. The flip-up television according to claim 1, characterized in that, The de-energized electromagnet is disposed on the bottom wall of the receiving tank, and the display screen includes a magnetic component and a body, with the magnetic component disposed on the side of the body facing the bottom wall of the receiving tank.

8. The flip-up television according to claim 1, characterized in that, The de-energized electromagnet is disposed on the side wall of the receiving groove, and the display screen includes a magnetic component and a body, with the magnetic component disposed on the side of the body.

9. The flip-top television according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple de-energized electromagnets and magnetic components are provided, with each de-energized electromagnet corresponding to one magnetic component.

10. A means of transport, characterized in that, Including a flip-up television as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.